More Than Talk: A Covenantal Approach to Everyday Communication Book Reviewed: Strom, Bill (2013). More Than Talk: A Covenantal Approach to Everyday Communication (Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt). Reviewed By: Geri Forsberg Reviewer Affiliation: Western Washington University Edition: 4th Total Pages: 389 ISBN-10: 1465224963 Review (Featured): Review of: Strom, Bill (2013). More Than Talk: A Covenantal Approach to Everyday Communication (4th …
Celluloid Sermons
Celluloid Sermons: The Emergence of the Christian Film Industry, 1930-1986 Book Reviewed: Lindvall, Terry & Quicke, Andrew (2011). Celluloid Sermons: The Emergence of the Christian Film Industry, 1930-1986 (New York, New York: NYU Press). Reviewed By: Jennifer Letherer Reviewer Affiliation: Spring Arbor University Total Pages: 287 ISBN-10: 0814753248 Review (Featured): Review of: Lindvall, Terry; & Quicke, Andrew (2011). Celluloid Sermons: …
Authentic Communication
Authentic Communication: Christian Speech Engaging Culture Book Reviewed: Muehlhoff, Tim & Lewis, Todd V. (2010). Authentic Communication: Christian Speech Engaging Culture (Downer’s Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press). Reviewed By: Benson Fraser Reviewer Affiliation: Regent University Total Pages: 219 ISBN-10: 083082815X Review (Featured): Review of: Muehlhoff, Tim, and Todd V. Lewis (2010). Authentic Communication: Christian Speech Engaging Culture. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity …
The Relationship Project: Moving from ‘You and Me’ to ‘We’
By Bill Strom, Ph.D. Overview The Relationship Project challenges the popular belief that our goal in relationships is personal happiness, and that effective communication skills are the means to that happiness. These myths overlook God’s deeper calling to be redeemed people, in tune to his covenantal way, and relating from a morally virtuous center. The Relationship Project weds research in …
An Essential Guide to Interpersonal Communication, Building Great Relationships with Faith, Skill, and Virtue in the Age of Social Media
By Dr. Quentin Schultze and Dr. Diane Badzinksi In an Essential Guide to Interpersonal Communication, Building Great Relationships with Faith, Skill, and Virtue in the Age of Social Media (due out at the end of August), leading Christian communication scholars Quentin Schultze and Diane Badzinski offer a solid Christian perspective on the topic, helping readers communicate with faith, skill, and …
Deepening the Dialogue: A conversation with Clifford G. Christians
Producers, Stephanie Bennett and Don Piper, Palm Beach Atlantic University Overview Produced by Stephanie Bennett and Don Piper, Palm Beach Atlantic University, this 30-minute video includes an indepth interview with one of the world’s leading communication scholars and ethicists. Dr. Christians discusses the inception of the field of mass communication, social responsibility, the changing field in a digital environment, and …
New Book: The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts, by Joe Rigney
This book extends and applies Piper’s Christian Hedonism to the everyday life of the believer, including engagement with culture. Rigney, who studied Speech Communication at Texas A&M University and is now Assistant Professor of Theology and Christian Worldview at Bethlehem College and Seminary, argues that creation and culture were intended by God to provide pleasure to Christians and that with …
The Christian Cartoonist’s View of Himself
A cartoon prepared by John Lawing, former professor of communication, Regent University. Some of Lawing’s illustrations were included in Understanding Evangelical Media: The Changing Face of Christian Communication (IVP, 2008). Resource Link: http://www.understandingevangelicalmedia.com/comics/
Shalom: Conversation with Dr. Walter Brueggemann
This blog post features a recent interview with Walter Brueggemann in which he discusses the Biblical roots and contemporary applications of the concept of Shalom. Brueggemann comments on some contemporary issues, including the ideology of ISIS and Israel-Palentine relations. Resource Link: http://wagingwisdom.com/2015/03/30/shalom-conversation-with-dr-walter-brueggemann/ Additional Link: http://wagingwisdom.com/
Podio — Serialized Audio Books in Podcast Form
(from the website, FAQ page): The term podiobook was coined by Evo Terra in April 2005 to describe serialized audiobooks which are distributed via RSS, much like a podcast. Yes. The serialized audio book versions we make available on our site are really free. However, these authors work very hard working on their books, and we work hard maintaining this …
